Posted on 02/17/2008 10:42:35 PM PST by bshomoic
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“Charlie would give Elvis a run for his money,” said Ken Pruitt, the Republican leader in the Florida state Senate. “That’s how popular he is in Florida. If McCain wants to win this state in November, Charlie Crist is a no-brainer [as running mate].”
The unforeseen emergence of a youthful, dynamic, and hugely popular Republican governor - think of a skinnier Arnold Schwarzenegger, without the Austrian accent - has added a tantalising twist to the 2008 White House race.
Whether McCain chooses Crist or not - and much may depend on who wins the Democratic battle - Republicans believe they may have found a candidate with the glamour, charisma and political substance to challenge Barack Obama in 2012 or beyond.
(Excerpt) Read more at timesonline.co.uk ...
Crist’s plans are environmentalist wackos and merchants of death.
What I think of this guy is unprintable.
Which branch of the military did Charlie serve in? None of his bio’s mention it.
Couldn’t pick Governor Pawlenty of Minnesota because he’s having to deal with a illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities in his state, ..., and no way can that issue be brought up.
“think of a skinnier Arnold Schwarzenegger”
And both RINOs - big time!!
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